Abstract: A system is provided for automatic operation and status indication of a marine barrier gate. Embodiments include a system having a buoyant barrier gate that is movable between a closed position and an open position. An actuator moves the gate between the open and closed positions, and a sensor is operably connected to the actuator to generate data relating to a position of the barrier gate between the open and closed positions. A processor receives the data from the sensor and processes the data to move the gate between the open and closed positions, and detect the position of the gate. A human-machine interface is operably connected to the processor for communicating the detected position of the barrier gate to a user.

Abstract: A method and fixturing apparatus for manufacturing a suction caisson foundation includes providing an elevated center support and peripheral supports, elevating the foundation's prefabricated thumb section atop the center support, and temporarily securing radial frame members about the circumference of the prefabricated thumb section with the each frame member resting atop a respective peripheral support. The skirt panels are then affixed to the frame members, and the frame members to the prefabricated thumb section to thereby become self-supporting. The center support is removed from the interior of the resulting bucket, as by raising the peripheral supports to unload the center support, and lowering and dismantling the center support, whereupon additional panels are affixed to the frame members to define the foundation's lid, and further shaft sections added atop the prefabricated thumb section to complete the foundation.

Abstract: A bucket for an industrial vehicle configured to load, move, transport, tip and spread a bulk material. The bucket includes two lateral panels extending on each side of a loading panel having a loading edge and an unloading edge. The bucket includes a support panel, an opening panel, an adjuster and a fixing attachment. The adjuster includes a rotationally movable roller situated under the bucket and configured to turn in the direction of rotation of the wheels of the vehicle and to rest on the ground during spreading. The fixing attachment is configured to be fixed to the vehicle and is housed in a vertical translational movable space configured to leave travel for vertical translational movement. The fixing attachment is configured to rotationally move about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the support panel so as to turn the bucket relative to the ground.

Abstract: A control device includes a bucket control unit and a speed restricting unit. The bucket control unit calculates a control speed controlling a bucket so as to maintain an angle of the work equipment at a constant angle. The speed restricting unit reduces the control speed when the bucket is driven at the control speed calculated by the bucket control unit and when a direction in which the bucket is driven and a direction in which the arm is driven coincide with each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dredging method for dredging a navigation channel for guaranteeing a nautical depth of a navigation channel. The method comprises performing agitation for mobilizing sediment and displacing the mobilized sediment to a collector which is embedded in the bottom of the navigation channel, the collector being a trench in the navigation channel wherein the trench has, when not being filled with sediment, a bottom level positioned substantially deeper than the nautical depth of the navigation channel. The method also comprises, in a step different from said performing agitation dredging, after solidification of the sediment collected in the collector, removing the solidified sediment from the collector so that the collector again has a bottom level positioned substantially deeper than the nautical depth of the navigation channel.

Abstract: A system and a method configured to produce a precisely fitted attachment blade and a corresponding excavator scoop and templates configured to produce a precisely fitted attachment blade and a corresponding excavator scoop. Thus a transportation requirements to a construction site can be significantly reduced. Furthermore attachment blades for particular excavator scoops can be produced quickly for particular excavator scoops and excavator scoops can be configured with tooth holders. Furthermore existing attachment blades and excavator scoops can be regenerated quickly when service is required.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recovering and concentrating rare earth elements from seabed sediment deposits using seabed excavators and shipboard processing systems.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a vehicle body which has a passage including a rear passage, and a movable fence rotatably supported to the vehicle body around a rotation axis which extends in a vertical direction between a normal position which extends in a width direction of the vehicle body along a rear edge of the rear passage and a retreat position which extends backward from the vehicle body.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a vehicle body that includes a heat exchange room in which an opening portion facing a rear side is formed, and a rear passage extending in a width direction along a lower edge portion of the opening portion behind the opening portion, a cooling unit that is provided in the heat exchange room and includes a rear surface facing the rear side, and a blower unit that includes a fan rotationally driven and a movable shroud covering the fan from an outer peripheral side, and that is movable with respect to the vehicle body so that a movement region of the blower unit overlaps the rear passage between a closed position at which the blower unit faces the rear surface of the cooling unit from the rear side and an open position at which the blower unit exposes the rear surface of the cooling unit.

Abstract: A debris deflection apparatus for work vehicles to prevent debris build-up from affecting the operation of work vehicle components within the mainframe of the vehicle and improved efficiency for cleaning the operator's station while reducing maintenance of work vehicle components by providing an apparatus coupled with the debris catch area of an operator's station and communicating to an opening in the work vehicle.

Abstract: A retrofit assembly used to substitute a remotely controlled cylinder for a furrow closing standard spring on agricultural equipment. The retrofit assembly includes a cylinder mount including a cylinder mount tab and a cylinder mount fixture. The cylinder mount is connected to the furrow mount. The cylinder bracket 30 is mounted to the agricultural equipment. A remotely controlled fluid cylinder is mounted between the cylinder mounting assembly and the cylinder mounting bracket. A standard spring for a furrow closing assembly on agricultural equipment can be replaced with a remotely control fluid cylinder allowing the furrow closing assembly to be controlled remotely by the user.

Abstract: An area limit control part as a control section outputs a requested boost pilot pressure for driving a control valve, based upon a pilot pressure in accordance with an operating amount of an operating lever and a posture signal of a posture sensor. A drive permission determination part determines whether or not a drive of a hydraulic actuator is permitted based upon the pilot pressure in accordance with the operating amount of the operating lever. A pilot pressure selecting part selects the requested boost pilot pressure from the area limit control part in such a manner as to drive the control valve with the requested boost pilot pressure to the hydraulic actuator the drive of which is permitted, and not to drive the control valve to the hydraulic actuator the drive of which is not permitted.

Abstract: A hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pump to output an operation fluid, a hydraulic apparatus to be activated by the operation fluid, an operating member to operate the hydraulic apparatus, an operation valve to determine a pressure of the operation fluid in accordance with operation of the operating member, the operation fluid being supplied to the hydraulic apparatus, a first fluid tube connecting the hydraulic pump to the operation valve, a first working valve disposed on the first fluid tube, the first working valve being configured to change an opening aperture of the first working valve, a first outputting fluid tube connected to a section of the first fluid tube between the operation valve and the first working valve, and a second working valve disposed on the first outputting fluid tube, the second working valve being configured to change an opening aperture of the second working valve.

Abstract: A parts information management system includes: an identification device storing parts information for identifying an attached target part; a communication device acquiring parts information included in an electric wave outputted by the identification device and measuring a received strength of the electric wave; and a management apparatus managing the parts information acquired by the communication device. The management apparatus includes an installation position judgment unit that judges whether or not the target part identified by the parts information associated with the received strength is provided at a predetermined installation position based on the received strength, and a notification unit that outputs malfunction information when it is judged that the target part is not provided at the installation position.

Abstract: A main controller controlling an operation of a work vehicle includes a determination unit and an abnormal condition determination unit. The determination unit determines whether or not an attachment has a sensor based on information on an attachment. When the determination unit determines that the attachment has the sensor and when the abnormal condition determination unit cannot receive a signal from the sensor, the abnormal condition determination unit determines that an abnormal condition has occurred.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator includes: a hydraulic pump driven by power generated by an engine; a work device that operates by a plurality of hydraulic cylinders driven by power generated by the hydraulic pump; an actuator control section that controls the boom cylinder in such a manner that a tip end of a bucket is located on or above a target surface; a control point position calculation section that calculates a bucket claw tip position on the basis of angle sensors; and a power generator control section that imposes more limitations on output power ranges of the engine and the hydraulic pump when a distance between the claw tip position and the target surface is equal to or smaller than a threshold D than those when the distance between the claw tip position and the target surface is larger than the threshold D.

Abstract: A wear assembly for use on various kinds of earth working equipment that includes a base with a supporting portion, a wear member with a cavity into which the supporting portion is received, and a lock to releasably secure the wear member to the base. The supporting portion is formed with top and bottom recesses that receive complementary projections of the wear member. These recesses and projections include aligned holes so as to receive and position the lock centrally within the wear assembly and remote from the wear surface. The hole in the wear member is defined by a wall that includes a retaining structure provided with an upper bearing surface and a lower bearing surface for contacting and retaining the lock against upward and downward movement in the hole. The lock includes a mounting component that defines a threaded opening for receiving a threaded pin that is used to releasably hold the wear member to the base.

Abstract: A wear assembly for use on various kinds of earth working equipment that includes a base with a supporting portion, a wear member with a cavity into which the supporting portion is received, and a lock to releasably secure the wear member to the base. The supporting portion is formed with top and bottom recesses that receive complementary projections of the wear member. These recesses and projections include aligned holes so as to receive and position the lock centrally within the wear assembly and remote from the wear surface. The hole in the wear member is defined by a wall that includes a retaining structure provided with an upper bearing surface and a lower bearing surface for contacting and retaining the lock against upward and downward movement in the hole. The lock includes a mounting component that defines a threaded opening for receiving a threaded pin that is used to releasably hold the wear member to the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for a rain collecting sculpture. An apparatus includes a base member having opposing retaining walls and providing at least a support structure, the base member configured to store collected rainwater, an elongated neck member linked to and extending perpendicularly from the base member, and petal members linked to a top of the elongated neck member, the elongated neck member running along a central longitudinal axis between the base member and the petal members.

Abstract: A freeze prediction system for components such as one or more water pipes situated in a building. The building may have a heating system, a mechanism with a temperature setting connected to the heating system, and an indoor temperature indicator connected to the thermostat. A call may be made for heat if thermostat setting is greater than an indoor temperature. A check may be made as to whether a call for heat may be answered. Outdoor conditions may be read and accounted for in the system. An expected time may be calculated of a freeze danger. One may determine whether the freeze danger is significant according to the expected time of freeze danger compared to a predetermined time. If the freeze danger is not significant, a regular equipment failed alert may be sent out. If the freeze danger is significant, a pipe freeze warning alert may be sent out.

Abstract: A touch sensitive tap includes a tap main body; a support pipe rotatably assembled to the tap main body and disposed with a touch sensing area for a user to touch; a conductive silicone ring sealingly connecting the tap main body and the support pipe and electrically connecting the tap main body and the support pipe to form an integral conductor therebetween; an outlet portion connected to the support pipe; a waterway at least connected from the tap main body to the support pipe and connected to the outlet portion; and an on-off control portion coupled to the waterway to control opening and closing of the waterway. The integral conductor acquires a touch signal from the touch sensing area and transmits the touch signal to the on-off control portion, and the on-off control portion controls opening and closing of the waterway after receiving the touch signal.

Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an active sensor, and a passive sensor. The active sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The passive sensor is configured to define a sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the passive sensor and the active sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the sensing field based on an output signal from the active sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the sensing field with the passive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the active sensor.

Abstract: A ball for a hydraulic component comprises a spherical body provided with at least one first through channel, which extends along a first axis; and at least one flow changer element arranged along the first through channel.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a device that is easily attached to a sanitary water supply and is placed atop a toilet bowl rim such that when utilized by the user, it provides a gentle stream of temperature-controlled clean water to the user's private areas. The device allows the user to cleanse his or her private areas after bodily elimination and allows the easy removal of remaining urine and fecal contaminants. The device also allows the user to gently cleanse private areas that may be affected by various medical conditions and/or surgical procedures that require consistent cleansing to promote healing and to avoid infection. Additionally, the present invention allows the easy introduction of medicine or specialized cleansing fluids in the device so that the user can achieve even greater cleansing and treatment benefits from the device. The present invention is also easily disassembled for cleaning, replacement of parts, and for stowing when not in use.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a toilet bowl part, flush water conduits that guides flush water toward the toilet bowl part, a bubble passage provided separately from the flush water conduits, the bubble passage that guides bubbles toward the toilet bowl part, and a bubble generator provided in the bubble passage, the bubble generator that generates bubbles.

Abstract: A toilet catch pan device for capturing and containing liquid runoff. Once installed underneath a toilet bowl, the toilet catch pan includes a base enclosed by a sidewall with an open upper end to create a reservoir capable of receiving and storing toilet overflow or leakage. The base further includes an aperture and several channels appropriately sized and positioned to receive pipes for the installation of a toilet howl. The sidewall further includes a relief outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir so that the captured liquid runoff can be redirected or discharged in the event that the capacity of the reservoir is exceeded.

Abstract: A strainer for a floor sink and a floor sink strainer assembly. The strainer includes a central body defining a perimeter and further includes a generally planar flange extending outwardly from the perimeter of the body. The flange has a shape and size corresponding to the size and shape of the bottom wall of the floor sink. As a result, the strainer is constrained from lateral movement and lifting during a high influx of water.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for multilevel shower bases are defined. The multilevel shower base structure may comprise an impregnable base layer with interface to drain and a super-layer structure base that may drain water through its body to the underlying base layer. Various design and function aspects may be enabled by the structure of the multilevel shower base. In some embodiments, one or more sensors, including temperature sensors, occupancy sensors, and/or light sensors may be incorporated.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a drain comprises a saucer-shaped cover body having a first side configured to face toward a drain opening in a surface and a second side configured to face away from the drain opening. The cover body defines a plurality of flow passages extending between the first side and the second side so as to allow a liquid to pass through the cover body to the drain opening. At least a portion of the second side of the cover body may have a corrugated configuration formed by adjacent grooves and ridges, the grooves and ridges cooperating to facilitate reduction in blockage of the flow passages by debris on the second side of the cover body.

Abstract: A wall assembly configured for attachment to a floor and a ceiling, the wall assembly having a concrete body, a floor coupling and a ceiling coupling. The concrete body is a precast concrete having an outer shell defined in a lower end and an upper end. The floor coupling is positioned proximate the lower end of the outer shell. The ceiling coupling positioned proximate the upper end of the outer shell.

Abstract: A building system for buildings comprising at least two stories, provided with: —a plurality of first portals (3, 3?) adapted to be arranged along at least two mutually parallel vertical planes and to be fixed to a base (2); —first connecting beams (15) for connecting a first portal (3?) and the next first portal (3) arranged along a same vertical plane of said at least two vertical planes; first floor panels (17) adapted to transversely connect together both the first portals (3, 3?) arranged along the at least two vertical planes, and the first connecting beams (15) arranged along the at least two vertical planes; —a plurality of second portals (40, 40?) adapted to be arranged along said at least two vertical planes, each on top of a respective first portal (3, 3?); wherein each first portal (3, 3?) and each second portal (40, 40?) are monolithic and substantially consist of at least two pillars (4) parallel to each other and of a beam (5, 5?), arranged transversely on top of the pillars (4), each pillar (4

Abstract: Steel connections of a column and beam(s) for a building structure with heavy loads are presented. First option is a single plate that is inserted through a slot in the W column flange(s) and attached to the column's web and flange(s). In the field, a W beam with a flange slot is inserted through the column connector plate and attached. Option 2 is the same as Option 1, except, two connector plates are provided for attachment to the beam web and flanges. Thirdly, brace frame connections are presented.

Abstract: A framing assembly is disclosed. The framing assembly includes a bracket defining a first bracket section and a second bracket section aligned in perpendicular relation relative to the first bracket section along a bracket bend. The bracket includes a first slit and a second slit formed along the second bracket section. The first slit and the second slit define a tapered or triangular shape. The first bracket section includes a plurality of linear sides and corners defined along the linear sides. The first bracket section may be coupled to a joist by disposing the first bracket section within an interior portion of a joist defined by a web, flanges, and returns of the joist. The linear sides and the corners of the bracket facilitate the bracket to snap in place within the interior portion of the joist and the first slit and the second slit receive the returns of the joist.

Abstract: It is described herein an adjustable rigid clip assembly comprising an anchor plate joined with a connector plate and a slide plate. The anchor plate is joined with the connector plate at a juncture having a juncture angle between the anchor plate and the connector plate in a range of between 0° and less than 180°. The connector plate comprises at least one connector plate slot and at least one connector plate lock. The slide plate may comprise at least one slide plate lock. The at least one slide plate lock may be engaged with the at least one connector plate lock. The slide plate may further comprise at least one slide plate tab passing from the slide plate through the at least one connector plate slot.

Abstract: A system for anchoring a wall including superposed rows of construction blocks to an adjacent upstanding structure, each row including a plurality of the construction blocks, the system comprising: an inter-block element insertable between adjacent ones of the construction blocks and securable thereto; and an anchor including an anchoring portion securable to the upstanding structure and a coupler, the coupler securing the anchor and the inter-block element to each other with the anchoring portion at a predetermined distance from the inter-block element and such that with the anchoring portion operatively secured to the upstanding structure and the inter-block element operatively inserted between the adjacent ones of the construction blocks and secured thereto, the anchoring portion and the inter-block element are movable vertically relative to each other over a predetermined range of motion with the anchor remaining secured to the inter-block element. Also a wall including the system.

Abstract: An expansion joint seal system which includes a temperature-activated fire retarding material to protect uncoated edges of substrates. A fire rated compressed expansion joint sealant is provided having a temperature-activated fire retarding material proximate, but below the water-resistant top of the foam, so that when exposed to fire, the temperature-activated fire retarding material expands to protect the exposed vertical surface of the adjacent concrete substrate. The end of the concrete is therefore protected in a manner which does not require joint overlap between the horizontal fire resistant coating and the compressible sealant.

Abstract: An actuator includes a piston, a relief valve in fluid communication with the piston, and an input shaft for moving fluid in a chamber near the piston. The relief valve determines an amount of force needed to move the piston to compress a fluid. The actuator also includes at least one check valve which allows the input shaft to move back to an equilibrium position with a much lower force than a force needed to compress the fluid. The actuator is a passive device that can be used to prevent motion or isolate a base. The actuator is also incorporated in tuned mass damping systems.

Abstract: An improved prefabricated self-locking block and its complementary parts, which includes a solid structure filled with mortar and steel fibers, so that the structures obtained from the blocks and their complementary parts have a high load capacity, being able to overcome the obtained constructions of 2 floors height.

Abstract: A hollow prefabricated masonry wall panel is made at a fabrication site and is configured for transportation to a build site. The hollow prefabricated wall panel has a base row and an upper row formed of hollow blocks. A slit is formed in the top of each of the two side walls of the hollow blocks of the base row and upper row, the slit having a width no larger than 20% a width of a side wall. Provisional reinforcement is provided within each slit with a bonding material, a size of the slit and the provisional reinforcement configured to provide tensile strength during transportation of the hollow prefabricated wall panel from the fabrication site to the build site. At least one mid-row is laid between the base row and upper row so the hollow cavities are aligned to preserve hollow wall cavities that can accept code required reinforcement once transported to the build site.

Abstract: Multilayered walls totally or partially prefabricated in an industrial plant according to required characteristics and measures, and a manufacturing method of a delimiting frame with all services included inside, a wire mesh and panels on one or both sides, all pressure-set inside a mould formed by a periphery frame and one or two pressure resistant doors, where polyurethane is injected and expands, bonding all elements and providing a thermo-acoustic insulation layer that adds structural rigidity, being that more options may be added after removing the wall or roof panel from the mould.

Abstract: A stud bridge member used in the construction industry to span horizontally between studs is disclosed. The stud bridge member has at least one set of notches that engage with the stud and eliminate the use of a stud bridge clip and its associated costs and installation time for that stud.

Abstract: It is described herein a bridge clip comprising a web, a first flange, and a second flange. The web having a web first edge substantially parallel to a web axis, and a web second edge substantially parallel to the web axis. The first flange extends from the web first edge while the second flange extends from the web second edge. Each of the flanges comprises a tab having a vertical tab having a vertical tab face in a vertical tab plane substantially perpendicular to the web axis and oriented in a vertical tab face direction substantially parallel to the web axis. The first vertical tab face direction opposes the second vertical tab face direction. It is also described that there is a positive distance value between the first vertical tab face and the second vertical tab face.

Abstract: Method for Tool Free Rebar Tie—A method for securing rebar prior to concrete pour. The method consists of tying by hand, in a series of unique steps, a piece of 16 gauge steel wire with 2 inch loops on either end around the rebar at joints where the rebar sections come together. This method is used in place of a mechanical system as required in prior art, and requires no tools or other devices. Application of the method is up to 4 times faster and twice as strong when compared to the methods currently in use, providing substantial savings in manpower and time on any construction job where reinforced concrete is required. Being entirely manipulated by hand, this method produces an extraordinary and unexpected result over the prior art.

Abstract: A cover board for use in a roofing system includes a core formed from recycled material. The core has a first major surface and a second major surface. The recycled material includes a plastic material. A fiberglass coating including at least one layer of fiberglass material overlies at least one of the first major surface and the second major surface.

Abstract: A cover board for use in a roofing system includes a core formed from recycled material. The core has a first major surface and a second major surface. A foil coating including at least one layer of foil material overlies at least one of the first major surface and the second major surface. The foil coating is configured as a radiant barrier.

Abstract: An interlockerable structural panel (4) with a channel cross-section including a base 3) and first (52) and second side wall (51) forming the sides of the channel, wherein an end of the first side wall distal the base is curved as a first arc (13) directed away from a central portion of the channel and an end of the second side wall is curved as a second arc (23) directed towards the central portion of the channel and wherein a straight section (24) extends from the end of the second arc (23) distal the base (3).

Abstract: A bond adhesive composition comprising a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group and a hydrocarbon resin, where the composition is substantially devoid of phenolic resin.

Abstract: A structurally robust roof drip edge system including a tail and an outer section contiguous with the tail. The tail includes a locally thin section nailable to a roof substrate. The outer section includes a bridging member connecting an inner footing and an outer footing. The outer footing includes a drip edge profile for directing the flow of water off of a roof. The inner footing is spaced from the outer footing by a suitable distance and configured to be placed against an eave as a positioning aid such that the drip edge can easily and reliably be installed with sufficient spacing for the installation of a fascia board behind the drip edge profile. The drip edge may be bendable to a user-selectable angle between the tail and the outer section to accommodate a range of roof pitches.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides apparatus for connecting a roof assembly to a membrane using at least one backer rod connected to the membrane, including: counterflashing disposed about the perimeter of the roof assembly, the counterflashing including a plurality of grips configured to receive and engage the at least one backer rod in contact with the membrane, so as to hold the membrane securely in position and maintain a weather seal at a desired flashing height of the membrane. In various examples, the roof assembly includes a roof hatch, window, or other fenestration unit. In various examples, the present subject matter provides a hatch attached to a wall for sealing an opening. In various examples, the present subject matter provides a method for operating a roof assembly for connection to a roof membrane.

Abstract: A system and method for fabricating canopies featuring extruded members coupled together with fasteners that are hidden and are retained by multiple tracks located in the extruded members. Prefabricated corners of extruded members allow fabricators to build the canopy on site by attaching straight members to form a canopy from the four prefabricated corners.